Newbie with 1960 A10

[CheeserBeezer]

Welcome Mr Catz 
There is no deep end here
Just go with the flow

Great to have you on board. I'd recommend the Cheshire Branch of the BSAOC where there is a wealth of talent and knowledge, very specifically regarding A10's.

Thanks lads.
I have joined the BSAOC but not attended any meetongs yet, mainly because my bike isn't on the road but will attend once up and running.
CheeserBeezer, i've had a look round the Priory website before i saw the link in your profile, and are you the owner of the shop? Not far from me.

Yes, that's me. Always happy to help. You don't need to spend money, just phone for advice if you need it! Looking forward to seeing you.

[Catz]

Sorry to have to do this but it's become one of my forum duties: Did you clear the sludge trap while you had the engine stripped?

Erm, what's that then? Paranoia setting in now.
Just found this on the web. Great. https://cybermotorcycle.com/archives/bsa-super-rocket/endplug.htm Glad you warned me though Greybeard.

[Greybeard]

Sorry to have to do this but it's become one of my forum duties: Did you clear the sludge trap while you had the engine stripped?

Erm, what's that then? Paranoia setting in now.
Just found this on the web. Great. https://cybermotorcycle.com/archives/bsa-super-rocket/endplug.htm Glad you warned me though Greybeard.

There are YouTube vids. Here's one https://youtu.be/5VH1vwK5_k4

[muskrat]

G'day GB.
Don't scare Catz off too soon 
Randy doesn't say about taking the flywheel bolt out that holds the sludge trap in or mentions the other side screw.
I always take it out as well. Makes cleaning easier.
Cheers

[Catz]

Thanks for the tips lads. Looks like i'd better sort it out or end up with a big regrets.
From now on when i post up i'll put it in the relevant sections. Thanks again.

[Swarfcut]

 A Forum Search of "Sludge Trap" will bring up all you need to Know. Obstruction of this internal oilway connecting the two big end journals will result in seizure or catastrophic failure of the drive side rod.  No if's or buts, if the crank is ever removed it is well worth removing the plugs and extracting the internal tube and its deadly contents found on big journal cranks with radial flywheel bolts.

  Small journal cranks have a simple oil cross drilling, cleaning this is a little less complicated.

 Here's something to demonstrate what's what, pictured is a small journal crank from my original plunger motor........ It needed a little heat to get those pesky plugs out.

 Swarfy.

[Catz]

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